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Hog Roast for a Wake in Westbourne, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Westbourne and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Westbourne
Funeral wake catering in Westbourne, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater ashes ceremonies and wakes at a local club.
In rural Westbourne, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Westbourne (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Westbourne
What’s the nearest station to Westbourne?
The closest is Emsworth station, roughly 1 mile away.
Could you cook in Stansted Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you cover Westbourne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Westbourne and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or PO10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Westbourne
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Towns and villages near Westbourne
What else we do in Westbourne
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In winter, it is dark in Westbourne by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Westbourne
Westbourne is about 3 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Westbourne? We can help. Westbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
After a service at St John the Baptist's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Westbourne; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in PO10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on The Square, Church Road and Crockford Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Westbourne, we also cover Lumley (1 mile south), Woodmancote (1 mile east), Emsworth (1 mile south-west), Southbourne (1 mile south-east) and Denvilles (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Good Intent Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Westbourne?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Westbourne, including:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Emsworth station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards